Monrovia Historical Society to Unveil Gift to Community This Sunday
At its annual meeting on Sunday, the Monrovia Historical Society will unveil a gift to the community that members have been working on all year.
The meeting, from 2-4 p.m. on Zoom, is open to the public, and will...
Foundation Formed to Support Monrovia Parks and Recreation Programs
Officials announced
the formation of the Monrovia Parks, Wilderness and Recreation Foundation
(MPWR) late last week. Because of the great need and recent events, the MPWR
(formerly Monrovia Wilderness Preserve Foundation, Inc.), a 501(c3) independent
foundation established in 2000, is revising and expanding its mission. The...
Monrovia Street Fair & Market Relocating This Friday
The move will create continuity between expanded outdoor dining and the fair. | Photo courtesy of Old Town Monrovia on Facebook
Over
the last several weeks, staff has been working with the Monrovia Old Town
Advisory Board (MOTAB), Old Town...
Light Rail But Heavy Traffic in Monrovia Prompts Signal Changes
This intersection at Myrtle Avenue and Duarte Road has been a bone on contention with drivers since the formerly named Gold Line was first opened. | Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
Recently, Monrovia city staff...
Thanksgiving Grab-N-Go Feasts to Be Held at Several L.A. County Parks
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation presents Thanksgiving Grab-n-Go Feast.
Sign up for a free and safe drive-thru event at a park near you. Giveaways may include a grocery store gift certificate for a free turkey, materials for a festive DIY centerpiece, fresh produce,...
Allied Veterans Council Holds Armistice Day Ceremony in Monrovia
By
Terry Miller
The
inaugural Field of Honor display at Monrovia Library Park proudly
displayed scores of Old Glory in time for Veterans Day — complete with a brief
and warm fall ceremony put on by the Allied Veterans Council. Monrovia city
staff were available to...
Lone Activist Confronted at Trump Rally in Monrovia
A lone protester among a sea of Trump supporters stood her ground despite crowd intimidation. | Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
By Terry Miller
The bravery of one young Monrovia woman exercising...
Trump Supporters Descend Upon Monrovia Library Park Friday
Trump supporter holds poster reading: "12 more years. 4 for Trump. 8 for Pence." | Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
By Terry Miller
A cluster of vocal supporters of President Donald Trump...
Monrovia Community Garden Winter Workshop
Courtesy photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash
Did you know Monrovians can grow vegetables year-round in this climate? Join the Monrovia Community Garden for a winter vegetable workshop on Nov. 14 from 10-11:30 a.m., through Zoom.
SoCal Gas Installs New Mainline on Mountain Avenue in Monrovia
Starting
on Monday, Southern California Gas Company (SoCal Gas) and National Pipeline
(NPL) began working on the installation of a new distribution line on Mountain
Avenue just north of Lemon Avenue.
Due
to reduced traffic in this area, SoCal Gas and NPL...